Thanks for your replies. I'm fully expecting the flying experience to be a bit of a shock to the senses compared to my normal flying but that's what I'm after. Not too fussed about low cruise speeds. I've done long SEP trips to France and Spain before so happy to keep flying to the localish area. Looking on afors.com there certainly looks like on the face of it some very affordable options.
G the E the syndicate costs you mention is what appeals most. Not interested in sole ownership as well aware that some months might not get to fly it and don't want to be lumped with whole cost of an engine rebuild etc. Obviously as long as Mrs Mooneyboy agrees.
I think best thing I get a trail flight first see if I actually enjoy then will look at renewing my Sep then conversion to microlight.
Didn't realise Jabiru engines were unreliable. Will have a Google.
Thanks